Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk history (2018–2021)

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk history

Jeep revealed the Trackhawk at the 2017 New York auto show and put it on sale in the fourth quarter of 2017 as a 2018 model. It took the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI from the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcats and put it in the Grand Cherokee, a combination Jeep billed as the most powerful and quickest SUV ever.

To handle 707 hp, Jeep paired the engine with an eight-speed automatic, a full-time active four-wheel-drive system with a single-speed transfer case and an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and 15.75-inch two-piece Brembo front brakes with six-piston calipers. Drive modes included Auto, Sport, Track, Tow and Snow.

The Trackhawk ended with the 2021 model year, when the WK2 Grand Cherokee was replaced. Jeep did not publish production totals; an enthusiast tally reported in 2020 counted 9,149 Trackhawks for the 2018 and 2019 model years.[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Years and production numbers

Generations and key variants

Engine and drivetrain facts

• The Trackhawk used the same 707 hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8 as the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat.
• Jeep claimed a 60–0 mph stop in 114 feet.
• Its sibling, the Grand Cherokee SRT, used the naturally aspirated 6.4-liter HEMI rated at 470 hp.

Sources:[1],[4]

What changed over the years

1. April 2017Revealed at the New York auto show.
2. 2018On sale in late 2017 as a 2018 model, billed by Jeep as the most powerful and quickest SUV ever.
3. 2019–2020Continued on the WK2 Grand Cherokee alongside the SRT.
4. 2021Final model year as the WK2 generation ends.

Sources:[1],[4],[5]

What to check before you buy one

• Confirm it is a real Trackhawk: the VIN, the supercharged 6.2-liter engine and the build sheet should agree. Converted SRTs and badge swaps exist.
• Ask for service records covering the supercharger, transfer case and front differential, and check tire wear on all four corners.
• Look for signs of track use or drag-strip launches — brake wear, aftermarket tunes and replaced driveline parts.
• Check whether it has been modified (pulley, tune, exhaust); modifications can affect the factory warranty and resale.
• Confirm open recalls with the NHTSA lookup before buying.

Model-specific problems by generation are tracked on our Jeep Grand Cherokee known issues page. Engine guides: Supercharged 6.2L HEMI (Hellcat).

How to verify a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk's factory options

A Trackhawk and an SRT look similar, and option groups and paint vary from car to car. CarWhere checks the 17-character VIN for licensed factory build data and, when it exists, lists the equipment the Trackhawk was built with — engine, packages, paint and interior. It does not promise a complete option list for every VIN.